8-K

CRH PUBLIC LTD CO 8-K Report (Jun 18, 2014)

Filed June 18, 2014For Securities:CRH

Summary

This Form 6-K filing by CRH Public Limited Company (CRH) on June 17, 2014, reports on transactions by individuals discharging managerial responsibilities (PDMRs) within the company. The primary focus is on the conditional award of ordinary shares under the 2014 Performance Share Plan to several key executives, including Maeve Carton, Albert Manifold, Mark S. Towe, Neil Colgan, and Jack Golden. These awards are designed as incentives and will typically vest five years from the grant date, with no cost to the recipient at the time of the award. The filing details the maximum number of shares potentially awarded to each individual and their existing shareholdings or options under various share schemes. This type of disclosure is standard for publicly traded companies and provides transparency regarding executive compensation and equity participation.

Key Highlights

  • 1Notification of conditional share awards granted to CRH Public Limited Company's Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibility (PDMRs).
  • 2Key executives receiving awards include Maeve Carton, Albert Manifold, Mark S. Towe, Neil Colgan, and Jack Golden.
  • 3Awards are made under the 2014 Performance Share Plan.
  • 4Shares granted conditionally and are expected to vest five years from the grant date (June 16, 2014).
  • 5Recipients received these awards at no cost ('Nil' total amount paid).
  • 6The filing details the maximum number of ordinary shares awarded to each PDMR, as well as their total holdings under share option schemes and conditional awards.
  • 7The report is filed in accordance with Irish Market Abuse Rules and Irish Stock Exchange Listing Rule 6.10.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this filing is to report on transactions involving equity awards (conditional share awards) made to CRH's senior management and other key personnel who are considered Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibility (PDMRs). This ensures transparency regarding executive compensation and potential future share ownership.

The conditional share awards were granted to several individuals discharging managerial responsibilities within CRH, including Maeve Carton, Albert Manifold, Mark S. Towe, Neil Colgan, and Jack Golden.

The awards are conditional and are part of the 2014 Performance Share Plan. They were granted on June 16, 2014, at no cost to the recipients. The shares are generally expected to vest on the first day immediately following the fifth anniversary of the grant date.

No, this filing does not indicate that the executives purchased shares on the open market. It specifically details the 'Conditional Award of Shares' granted to them as part of their compensation or incentive structure, not open market transactions.